"Liam," she said, her voice soft but steady, cutting through his story about a rare vinyl find.
"I know it can be a lot to carry," Liam reached out, lightly covering her hand with his. His touch was warm and grounding. "But you don't have to carry it alone with me. I like the person sitting in front of me. That’s who I’m interested in." tgirl and guy
Liam didn’t blink. He didn't pull his hand back from where it rested near hers on the table. Instead, a small, thoughtful smile touched his lips. "Liam," she said, her voice soft but steady,
"Thank you for telling me, Maya," he said gently. "I appreciate you trusting me with that." He paused, his gaze steady and sincere. "It doesn’t change how I feel about you, or how much I’ve enjoyed tonight. I’m here because I want to get to know you ." "But you don't have to carry it alone with me
She had been looking forward to this date all week, but the familiar knot of anxiety was tightening in her chest. Liam was kind, funny, and seemingly effortless to be around. They had met through a mutual friend at a gallery opening, and the connection had been instant. But as their conversation drifted into deeper waters, Maya knew it was time to be open with him.